Sacramento Drunk Driving Lawyer

We can defend you against charges and sentencing enhancements

The Sacramento drunk driving attorneys of the Brennan Defense represent clients throughout Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, and Yolo Counties in California who have been arrested on a drunk driving charge. We have specific experience defending clients charged with a drunk driving accident and with endangering a child in the car.

DUI Sentencing enhancements

Prosecutors can ask for sentencing enhancements in DUI cases when the driver was exceeding speed limits, had a drunk driving accident, or had children in the car. These enhancements can seriously increase the punishments imposed by the court upon conviction.

A driver with children under 14 years of age in the vehicle when arrested can face either a sentencing enhancement or a child endangerment charge. As former prosecutors and current Sacramento DUI lawyers, we have experience with both sides of this issue. We know the tactics used by the prosecution and we can strive to mount an effective defense against those charges.

Additional penalties can be fought

Driving while drunk with children in the vehicle can lead to an extra 48 hours in jail for a first offense, ten days in jail for a second offense, 30 days for a third offense, and 90 days for a fourth offense. The additional jail time is mandatory if the facts that establish child endangerment are proven to the court.

Our relationship with District Attorneys and judges helps us negotiate plea bargains that can avoid the most serious consequences of this kind of charge, and result in a reduced charge and a lesser sentence.

Sacramento drunk driving attorneys help you avoid severe punishment

Our Sacramento drunk driving lawyers are aware the ultimate punishment for drunk driving conviction may depend upon whether you submitted to a breath or blood test at the time of your arrest, but all punishments may be negotiated down as part of a plea deal. Our Sacramento criminal defense lawyers use their experience as former prosecutors to help you avoid the harshest penalties, which can include:

  • From 96 hours to ten months in jail
  • A fine from $390 to $1000
  • Ten-month license suspension
  • License restriction for driving only to and from your workplace
  • Mandatory participation in an alcohol awareness program
  • Probation

Hire an experienced Sacramento drunk driving attorney

If you have been arrested for a DUI or drunk driving, time is of the essence. It is important to hire an experienced Sacramento drunk driving lawyer who can arrange your administrative hearing and represent you throughout each phase of your defense. To schedule a free initial consultation, contact Brennan Defense today.